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lilac vs Syringa amurensis japonica

Syringa amurensis japonica vs lilac

lilac and Syringa amurensis japonica both are nouns.

lilac is an adjective but Syringa amurensis japonica is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lilac Yes Yes No No
Syringa amurensis japonica Yes No No No
As nouns, Syringa amurensis japonica is a hyponym of lilac; that is, Syringa amurensis japonica is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lilac:
  • lilac: any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
  • Syringa amurensis japonica: small tree of Japan having narrow pointed leaves and creamy-white flowers
lilac (noun) Syringa amurensis japonica (noun)
any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers small tree of Japan having narrow pointed leaves and creamy-white flowers
lilac (adjective) Syringa amurensis japonica (adjective)
of a pale purple color
Difference between lilac and Syringa amurensis japonica

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